Here’s a rundown of some of the major events happening this weekend in the Madison, Wis., area:
Expos, Festivals, Conventions
- Verona Cinco de Mayo Festival: 8 a.m. Saturday, May 5 at Hometown USA Festival Park
- Wisconsin Bike Summit: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5 at the Park Hotel
Concerts, Musicals, Other Performances
- Madison Symphony Orchestra – Mass Appeal: Friday, May 4 through Sunday, May 6 at the Overture Center
- John Cusack Live: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at the Orpheum
Parties, Galas, Food-Related Events
- Madison Craft Beer Week: Friday, May 4 through Sunday, May 13 throughout the Madison area
- Golden Girls Drag & Dance Party: 9 p.m. Friday, May 4 at the Majestic
- Maifest: Noon Saturday, May 5 at the Essen Haus
- Kentucky Derby Party: 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at the Edgewater Hotel
- Kentucky Derby Party: 4 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at HotelRED
Sports, Races
- UW Softball vs. Northwestern: Friday, May 4 through Sunday, May 6 at Goodman Diamond
- Lake Monona 20K Run and 5K Run/Walk: 9 a.m. Saturday, May 5 at Winnequah Park
Other
- Gallery Night: 5 p.m. Friday, May 4 throughout the Madison area
